Bologna – Lazio: Europe in their sights at the Stadio Dall’Ara 
Separated by just two points, Bologna and Lazio meet determined to keep their hot runs rolling.
Bologna riding a European high 
Well clear of relegation worries, Bologna are in dreamland. After dumping Roma out of the Europa League in dramatic fashion (a 3-3 classic finished in extra time by a decisive Nicolo Cambiaghi strike), Vincenzo Italiano’s men return to the grind of the league. They’re flying — four wins in their last five Serie A outings.
Still, don’t assume a party at the Dall’Ara. Oddly, their home form has been patchy lately — just two wins in their last twelve home league games. To avoid a nasty slip against a direct rival, Bologna must tighten up and crank the tempo in front of their fans.
Lazio, masters of shutting up shop 
Lazio are upbeat too. Maurizio Sarri’s side just grabbed a big scalp, beating AC Milan 1-0 and climbing to ninth. They did knock Bologna out on penalties in the Coppa Italia at this ground last month, but league games live by different rules.
Their away strength? They don’t leak. With one of the tightest away defenses this season (only the Milan clubs ahead of them), Lazio sit deep and frustrate. The downside: the attack goes quiet on the road — just eight goals in 14 away matches. Expect them to shut up shop and try to nick it on a lightning counter or a set-piece.
Probable line-ups
Bologna : Ravaglia ; Zortea, Lucumi, Vitik, Miranda ; Moro, Freuler, Sohm ; Orsolini, Castro, Cambiaghi
Lazio : Motta ; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares ; Dele-Bashiru, Patric, Taylor ; Isaksen, Maldini, Pedro
Football Prediction Bologna vs Lazio
Under 2.5 goals
Expect a tight, tactical chess match between two sides who know each other inside out (their last two meetings finished 1-1 in regular time).
Lazio love to frustrate away from home, while Bologna have struggled to unlock teams at the Dall’Ara recently. The hosts’ European exertions will also count. Defences should dominate, which points to few clear chances and a scoreboard that won’t go crazy.
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